Stretch Panic

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
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  1. GameShark
    80
    A great game, but with its insanely short play time, lack of anything extra, and almost zilch replay value, you'll be hard pressed to buy this one right away.
  2. GamePro
    80
    While it’s possible the casual gamer may be enchanted by the presentation, Panic’s high difficulty level will delight only hardcore players.
  3. Electric Playground
    75
    Great concept, graphics, music, and controls are important characteristics of a great product; but so is gameplay, and in this department Stretch Panic is lacking.
  5. GameSpy
    73
    This is a fun little game, but I don't think it's worth buying unless you're a diehard Treasure fan and would really like to support the company.
  6. GameSpot
    71
    The game is wildly unorthodox in almost every conceivable respect, though its aesthetics and mechanics are awesomely polished and inventive.
  7. IGN
    70
    It's simply far too short to be something that's more than a rental unless you just happen to be a diehard fan of Treasure that plans to support the company to the fullest.
  8. G4 TV
    60
    Some games are easy to pick up, but hard to master; this game is hard to pick up, which in turn makes it hard to master. And it is a very short game, because all you do is fight bosses.
  9. Maxim Online
    60
    It’s the perfect cross-breeding of "Super Mario Brothers" and "Hooters!"
  10. Gaming Age
    58
    Here is proof that originality alone is not a basis for a fun game.
  11. All Game Guide
    50
    The novelty of the idea soon gives way to awkward controlling and discombobulating camera angles, resulting in an experience sometimes more frustrating than fun.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    48
    Don’t get me wrong, I love weird games as much as the next guy, but SP never moves beyond what feels like an elastic 3D engine tech demo. [Sept 2001, p.144]
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  13. My Gamer
    48
    If Stretch Panic had a theme, it would be repetition.
  14. Next Generation Magazine
    40
    Suffers from shallow gameplay and outright boring level design throughout its six-hour adventure. [Nov 2001, p.108]
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  15. PSX Nation
    30
    Control is atrocious, characters extremely odd and unappealing IMHO (your mileage may vary on this one), rewards for your trouble very minimal, graphics/sounds very underwhelming.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Wilcze
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Original concept. Whacky story as far as japanese games go but well thought out to get you interested in what else can be done with uniqueOriginal concept. Whacky story as far as japanese games go but well thought out to get you interested in what else can be done with unique have mechanic. Check it out if you want to play something different.… Full Review »
  2. frederik1478
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    A more charming little lunch title has never been made. First thing when you played this game read the manual you will get the story how youA more charming little lunch title has never been made. First thing when you played this game read the manual you will get the story how you play it how you defeat the bosses to put where you are supposed to basically this game was made that time with you read the manual or understood nothing. The gameplay is truly unique and spectacular' never played a game like this and sadly I don't think I will again so if you're interested in what you see den play this game you will not work regret it… Full Review »
  3. LamLe
    Jul 19, 2008
    8
    The game that let's you gope and grab humongous hooters!! A fun, irreverant game. It's got a lot of cheeky play. If you have theThe game that let's you gope and grab humongous hooters!! A fun, irreverant game. It's got a lot of cheeky play. If you have the same attitude you will like it. Stylized graphics make it look whimsical and always modern. Worth a try if you like unique, oddball games w/ lots of personality. A very casual game for cool people.… Full Review »
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